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It’s so important to be able to communicate easily within any setting to build a sense of community. Fortunately, there are many products on the...
Thank you for contacting Ability411 and for your concern about your friend. There may be a number of reasons why your friend is neglecting to wash...
The pleasure and independence that comes with cooking and using the stove can be highly valued by a senior, but forgetting to turn off the burner or...
Not only does exercising improve strength, balance and flexibility, but it can also increase feelings of positivity and mental well-being. The...
Voice-activation for answering a phone: Are there phones users can answer by using only their voice?
Cognitive or physical difficulties can make answering a standard home phone quite difficult for seniors, to the point where they might avoid...
There are a number of factors that can contribute to pressure injuries, including moisture, poor nutrition, increased friction/shear and reduced...
Taking care of your kids in addition to your elderly parents must be very challenging, so it is completely understandable that you are feeling burnt...
While smoking in a wheelchair, it is very important to take steps to protect yourself from falling ashes. Below are direct links to a number of...
Wandering is common among those with dementia. To prevent a dangerous situation from occurring and to reduce your stress as a caregiver, it may be...
It is very important for caregivers to be able to reliably enter and exit their client’s home. There are a number of products on the market that...
There are a number of tools available on the market that seek to help people with memory loss complete daily tasks or actions. Below are direct links...
Caregiving, which can be both emotionally and physically stressful, can have an effect on healthy sleep patterns. Below are direct links to some...
Below is a partial list of organizations that provide information and support to caregivers.
Alzheimer Society's First Link® Dementia...
Below is a partial list of organizations that provide information and support to BC seniors.
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists BC...
It’s wonderful to hear that in the midst of caring for your wife you are also taking care of yourself by seeing a counsellor and seeking other...
Providing consistent, quality care can become challenging when several people are involved.
CaringBridge (at caringbridge.org) is a software...
Since monitoring more than one person in a home can be worrisome, you might find using one or more baby monitors gives you peace of mind. There are...
Managing multiple medications can be confusing and hard to keep track of, but there are several hardware and software technologies to keep you...
You certainly aren’t alone. Providing care for others can have a significant impact on one’s physical and mental health. In fact, a 2013 Statistics...
There are a number of apps that are designed to help users with cognitive challenges break down their daily tasks into steps. Below are direct links...
We Rage, We Weep Alzheimer Foundation has a Dementia Devices Service, which provides consultation, education, orientation and support to individuals...
Staying connected with older family members in a large or multi-level house helps ensure everyone is safe. While an old-fashioned brass bell might...
There are a number of software apps designed to help family members coordinate calendars, tasks, events, and lists in one place. Here are direct...